St Mary & All Saints' Church

The church sits quietly on the edge of Fakenham, one of those Norfolk buildings that rewards a proper look if you're passing through. St Mary & All Saints is a medieval structure with real character - the sort of place where you notice the craftsmanship once your eyes adjust to the light inside.

What you're actually looking at is a 14th-century church with some genuinely good features. The tower is solid Norfolk Perpendicular work, and inside there's decent stained glass worth a few minutes of attention. The building itself tells you more about medieval life in this corner of Norfolk than any sign could.

It's free to wander in, and you won't need more than 20 minutes unless you're genuinely into ecclesiastical architecture. Families with younger kids might find it a bit quiet, but if you've got ones who can appreciate old buildings without needing constant activity, it's worth a stop. History types will get something out of it - the memorials and monuments give you a feel for who mattered in Fakenham over the centuries.

If you're based at one of the caravan parks round here - North Norfolk Glamping is closest at 3.7 miles - the church makes for a natural five-minute detour when you're exploring Fakenham itself. It's not the sort of place that'll take up half your day, but it's the kind of quiet spot that makes a Norfolk holiday feel less rushed. The town has a market on Tuesdays and Saturdays if you need other reasons to be there.